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CHICAGO — It’s hard to even remember what summer is like when you can barely feel your hands after five minutes outside. Maybe that’s why some teens totally forget about summer job and internship applications, which are typically posted in the winter months. If you’re hoping to land a coveted or, dare we say, fun summer gig, you’ll have to start filling out applications soon. And trust us, the really good ones go fast. We checked in with five teens who scored awesome jobs and internships last summer. They told us about their experiences and gave helpful tips that could work in any city to land a great summer job.

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CHICAGO — It’s hard to even remember what summer is like when you can barely feel your hands after five minutes outside. Maybe that’s why some teens totally forget about summer job and internship applications, which are typically posted in the winter...

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